ROMAN IMPERIAL. Constantius I, as Caesar. 20th century Cast WM Medal – Multiple (40mm, 20.15 g, 12h). Liberation of London. Electrotype of the now lost medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922. After original electrotype made by Étienne Bourgey in PCNG Feature Auction 115 Electrotypes and Reproductions, Gold Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ROMAN IMPERIAL. Constantius I, as Caesar. 20th century Cast WM Medal – Multiple (40mm, 20.15 g, 12h). Liberation of London. Electrotype of the now lost medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922. After original electrotype made by Étienne Bourgey in Paris, circa 1929. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Constantius on horseback right, holding spear, approaching London kneeling in supplication before city gate; below, galley sailing right. Cf. P. Bastien, Le Tresor de Beaurains (dit d’Arras), 218 (for original). With brass plating to represent original gold now toned, field marks, plating worn at places. Good VF. |